Platts proposes to launch MMA NWE DDP spot assessment April 2

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, is proposing the launch of a new daily DDP NWE methyl methacrylate spot assessment, effective April 2.

The proposed assessment would complement Platts existing assessments for feedstock acetone in Northwest Europe.

Under this proposal, Platts would start assessing MMA on a daily basis, providing a weekly commentary.

The assessment would reflect the product with the following specifications:

Purity: Min 99.8%

Color APHA: Max 10 Hazen

Water content: Max 0.05%

Inhibitor: 10-20 ppm

Laycan: 3-30 days forward delivery

Basis: DDP NWE

Location: Northwest Europe (Eur/mt)

Quantity: 20-25 mt

All market information reported to Platts may be considered and would be published, including firm bids and offers, trades and indicative values, as well as any other data deemed relevant to the assessment process.

Please send all comments, feedback, and questions to petchems@spglobal.com and pricegroup@spglobal.com by Feb. 22.

For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.